IT WAS 29 years ago when Bournemouth knocked out Manchester United at Dean Court. Try as they might last night, Eddie Howe’s team could not produce another upset.

Bournemouth were unbeaten in 18 games but Mauro Boselli’s 18th-minute drive was enough for Wigan to seal a fourth-round tie at Macclesfield.

Martinez said: “I’m really pleased. It was a difficult game against a team on a very good run. I gave our youngsters a chance, and I am proud of how they performed.”

Eunan O’Kane struck the post for Bournemouth, and in a ferocious late rally, Marc Pugh hit the bar and Matt Tubbs forced a brilliant save out of Al Al-Habsi.

The Cherries went into this match unbeaten in 18 games – equalling a 31-year-old club record – since Eddie Howe returned in October to take up the reins for the second time

But Wigan’s defence, led by the impressive Emerson Boyce, stood firm to see them home.

Howe said: “Our run had to end some time, and it is disappointing it had to happen like this. But we created some great chances. We hit the woodwork twice and forced their goalkeeper into some great saves.”